2010 Dennis R. Allred Memorial Scholarship Awards. 

Congratulations to our first ever Scholarship winners: Ms. Sydnee Elton (Daughter of Deputy Sheriff Aaron Elton);  Ms. Victoria Walker, (Daughter of retired Chief Master at Arms Jeff Walker); Ms. Erika Doremus, (Daughter of Detective Philip Doremus); and Ms. Toria Messinger (Daughter of Trooper Robert Messinger).   Winners were selected from a pool of 9 candidates. Scholarships were presented by Mrs. Gina Vinecourt, daughter of Deputy Allred.

          

FOP Evergreen Lodge #1 also recognized Mrs. Gina Vinecort for her contributions and assistance to survivors of slain and deceased officers.  (Above) Mrs. Vinecourt is presented a certificate of appreciation by Vice President John Loftus and Sheriff Boyer.  Gina was also given the FOP's Supreme Sacrifice Medal in honor of her father Deputy Sheriff Dennis R. Allred.

 

New Member.  Welcome, retired NCIS Special Agent Yasushito "Yas" Yoneda

 

FOP Bears   We will be placing an order for "Stealth" Bear decals in the next few weeks  and they should be available by our next meeting.

 

FOP Evergreen Lodge Logo attire.    Designs Unlimited on Naval Ave. in Bremerton has the artwork available for Evergreen Lodge Logos.  You may bring in any suitable shirt etc. for embroidery.  You must present your membership card to order.  Contact Brother Loftus for more information.

 

Proposed Resolution for State FOP Conference.   The attached resolution has been proposed to be read into record at the State FOP conference in October 2010 to hold the State Lodge LDP Board accountable/responsible for recruiting/retaining the Legal Services of Attorneys to serve the Members of the Plan.   Please provide your comments and feedback NLT 15 September 2010.

 

Senate Passes LEOSA  Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, cheered today's news that the United States Senate passed S. 1132, the "Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act Improvements Act," by unanimous consent.

Dennis R. Allred Memorial Scholarship:  A $500 scholarship is awarded annually to spouses, widows, and college-bound children of municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement officers serving in Kitsap county.  This scholarship is honor of Kitsap county Deputy Dennis R. Allred, who made the ultimate sacrifice.   Applications are due by 1 June each year for the fall semester. 

Remember Lakewood Amendment  The Remember Lakewood Amendment endorsed by the FOP will be on every Washington state voter's ballot on November 2, 2010 and requires a simple majority to pass.  This Amendment would modify Article I, section 20 of the Washington State Constitution.  It would expand our Judges' ability to deny bail to defendants awaiting trial for serious crimes for which the maximum sentence is the possibility of life in prison.  Our Judges already have discretion to deny bail to defendants who are charged with a capital offense or first-degree murder.  This amendment would expand that authority to a degree.  This Constitutional Amendment would not require that these criminals be denied bail.  It would simply allow judges the discretion to deny bail in cases where the defendant faces a possible life sentence and the court finds clear and convincing evidence of a propensity for violence that creates a substantial likelihood of danger to the community.

 

Governor's Action on Senate and House Bills - 29 March 2010

 

WACOPS Final Legislative Update

 

Evergreen Lodge New Letters -January 2010:

 

The Federal Law Enforcement Informer - 2010: